1936–1937 Gothenburg rent strike

1936–1937 Gothenburg rent strike
Location
Gothenburg, Sweden
Goals
  • Rent reduction
  • Increased maintenance
Parties
Tenants
Property owners
Lead figures
  • Claes Bergqvist
  • Martin Andersson

The 1936–1937 Gothenburg rent strike, also known as the Olskroken conflict, was a major tenant mobilization by residents of the working-class neighborhood of Olskroken, in eastern Gothenburg. The strike was led by a local tenants union (Swedish: Hyresgästernas centralförsamling), who pushed for lower rents and increased maintenance. After dispute resolution fell through, a standoff ensued, where about 250 families were evicted. The strike ended with a victory for the tenants.

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